<So now we are supposed to believe that because the 584 was receritified in an amended state after all the difficulties it went through before it is a fresh, brand spanking new patent with a mouth full of teeth ready to tear flesh and break bone?>

I know exactly what it said before and now. And based on what it says, the answer is yes, IMHO. You keep relying on the fact that in most cases an amended claim is weaker than the original. And I agree. But unless my eyes are playing tricks, or my understanding of the english language has been corrupted, then the 584 is an exception to the rule, and the answere you the above question is YES. IMHO

Opty